and placement is a professional field of endeavor. The basic characteristics of the professional approach are objectivity and integrity. We will continually strive to improve our knowledge and skill through post-graduate and specialized training curricula and active participation in appropriate professional and trade associations.

Acceptance of Assignments

We will accept only those assignments which we feel qualified to undertake. Like practitioners in other fields of professional endeavor, we cannot guarantee results, but serve the client organization to the best of our ability and skill. Each candidate shall be treated professionally. Under no circumstances shall we represent a candidate with respect to a clients' open position without the candidate's expressed approval.

Mutual Understanding With Client and Candidates

We will regard as confidential all information concerning the business and affairs of the client and will equally respect the confidence of candidates and other persons with whom we deal in the course of our other activities. We will not take personal, financial or other advantage of material or inside information coming to our attention as a result of our professional relationships. Candidate referencing will not be conducted without the expressed permission of the candidate.

Client Relationship

We will not initiate discussion with any member of a client organization regarding employment opportunities. If approached by an employee, we will make sure it is with the client's consent. It is recognized that the duration of any client relationship is a period of at least one year since the last completed engagement.

Established Fee Structure

We maintain an established fee structure that remains independent of any crisis in the client organization or market conditions. We will not take advantage of turmoil or conflict in setting fees. As in other professional fields of endeavor, our charges are based upon estimated professional time required for project involvement.

Candidate Referral and Ongoing Counsel

We will only refer candidates who meet the position specification for which we are retained. We will provide regular progress reports during the course of the assignment. We will provide ongoing counsel during the job transition and up to one year after the completion of the engagement.

Curricula Vitae

Curriculum Vitae or resume will not be sent to employers where no present relationship exists. We will disclose the candidate's identity and the vitae and will accurately represent the candidate's qualifications and credentials. Under no circumstances will we refer any candidate's vitae to employers or other search firms with whom we network without the candidate's expressed permission.

Undignified Promotion

We will not advertise our firm in an undignified or unprofessional manner nor accept clients, candidates or others monetary incentives to utilize our services, refer candidates or accept a position.

Reed and Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 910189, Sherman, TX 75091-0189
Tel: 903-463-9690, Ext 100
Fax: 903-463-9691
Email: ike@raai.com